Weightlifting

Cikamatana to represent Team Australia

February 25, 2019 5:20 am

Levuka Weightlifting Club President Peni Tawai is happy with Commonwealth Games gold medalist Eileen Cikamatana’s decision to join Team Australia.

Cikamatana who is currently training in New Caledonia was given a permanent residency status in Australia and will represent the country in two years.

Tawai says they’ve given ample time to Weightlifting Fiji to solve the differences but nothing eventuated.

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“Eileen Cikamatana has been waiting for sometimes for a chance to comeback to Weightlifting Fiji and that time has expired. The Fiji Sporting Authority to resolve the issue and chaos between Weightlifting Fiji and our elite lifters. It’s a best option for her to represent Australia and I’m very happy with that.”

Cikamatana will be eligible to represent Australia and compete again on an international stage in 2021.

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